Don’t forget to put out some “cheeses for us meeces.” In celebration of the holiday season, join us for a special screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol—the beloved 1992 film adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novel—paired with wine crafted by Walt Disney’s granddaughter Jennifer Goff. The...
In 2001, the Walt Disney Family Foundation released Walt: The Man Behind the Myth, which aired on the Wonderful World of Disney in celebration of Walt’s 100th birthday. 25 years later, the still shows the many sides of the man, Walt Disney. Inspired by Walt’s daughter, Diane Disney Miller, and hosted by Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke, the film features clips from Disney family home movies along with interviews with friends, family, collaborators, and Disney historians. For this 25th anniversary...
“What’s this?!” Every holiday season, Jack Skellington the Pumpkin King pays a visit to the 999 happy haunts at Disneyland® Park’s Haunted Mansion to give the attraction a seasonal makeover! Join Disney Live Entertainment’s Lindsey Bryant and Tim Wollweber as they share the inside scoop on how the H...
We are welcoming back a very special guest this holiday season! Santa J Claus will be joining us to read “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and share his own favorite Disney memories and holiday traditions.
To show our appreciation, members will receive an additional 10% discount on in-store or online merchandise purchases made Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13—see below for details.
Please note: This offer cannot be combined with any other promotions, discounts, or permanent markdowns. Does...
Join us on Saturday, December 12 for a Member Morning at The Walt Disney Family Museum! We are pleased to invite our members to enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries in the Theater Gallery from 10 to 11am then enjoy shopping our Member Appreciation sale in the Museum Store and exploring our new...
Get froggy with us as we uncover the history of how our amphibian friends have been brought to life on the big screen, then we will hop to our animation light tables and make our very own slippery creatures come to life.
Storytelling is a centuries-old human tradition and the ability to effectively tell stories through visual and written media is a powerful asset. This course is intended for students interested in learning how to develop both visual and written forms of storytelling and how to incorporate them both...
Just in time for Día de los Muertos, join us as Pixar animators Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson share their stories about making their first graphic novel, Feo the Chupacabra. After the presentation, grab a pen or brush and join Rob as he shares his tips and tricks for making monsters.
In honor of our special exhibition Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle, enjoy an evening of beverages and art delving into one of Earle’s favorite techniques: scratchboards! This medium involves scratching away pieces of dark ink to reveal a bright layer beneath. Learn this unique medium and...
Join us for a screening of Don Hahn’s latest documentary feature, HUZ: Drawn to Life, and an exclusive fireside chat between Hahn and the film’s subject Ron Husband—the first Black animator in the history of the Animation Department and the author of a distinguished 38-year career at The Walt Disney...
This November, The Walt Disney Family Museum presents a special sensory-friendly film screening of Sleeping Beauty (1959). To make this film a comfortable experience for all, lights will be dimmed instead of off, volume will be slightly lowered, and closed captioning will be turned on. Guests are...
Join us in celebrating our newest special exhibition, Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle, with a special month-long screening of Sleeping Beauty (1959). In this beloved adaptation of the classic fairytale, Earle’s unique style of background illustration and color design is on display. Don’t...
When creating theme parks, designers and architects apply their creative minds and technical ingenuity to design ambitious projects. Students will plan their own innovative theme parks using creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. They will create their theme park’s rides, shows, food...
Walt Disney knew that at the heart of every animated film is a well-told story. Join us on this School Experience as we investigate the basics of narrative structure, establishing interesting and dynamic plots, and creating internal and external challenges that can impact a character’s journey. Students will then develop their own short story.
The Walt Disney Studios pioneered storyboarding—an innovative way to convey an artist’s vision and the film’s story for those around them. Join us in this School Experience as we delve into timing, camera angles, camera shots, and how to plan out a visual project in a sequential and visual form. Students will then take on the role of a storyboard artist as they envision their own version of a scene from a script.
Walt Disney experimented with different mediums in his animated films. From watercolor to pointillism, the possibilities were endless and gave each movie a signature look. Join us as we create fun and unique art pieces using Pointillism, a painting technique involving small dots, patterns, and colored paints. Students will learn about Impressionism and gain a basic understanding of color filling, shading, and tints to create a cohesive art piece.
The way we travel around the world—in trains, cars, planes, and rockets—has evolved over the past century as new innovations have developed. Join us as we explore various modes of transportation and its importance to Walt Disney, then using colors, shapes, and design basics, students will create...
Visit The Walt Disney Family Museum without ever leaving home! Benefitting from embedded digital media content, this virtual walkthrough of the museum galleries will bring Walt’s inspirational message to life. Students learn about his early failures, the art of animation, storytelling principles...
